Which sentence changed the following sentence to informal language? “I regret that I have been otherwise occupied every time you have contacted me.”

I'm sorry I've been busy every time you have tried to reach me.

I have not been able to contact you.

How would you say, “We disagree about lots of stuff” in a more formal way?

In my opinion, we do not agree very often.

Formal and Informal Writing

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English

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3rd - 8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

SL.8.6, SL.6.6, W.6.1D

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 sec • 1 pt

Which is not considered part of informal language?

talking with a friend

using slang

personal writing

writing an essay in school

Tags

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 sec • 1 pt

Which is not considered part of formal language?

using correct grammar

not always concerned about using correct grammar

more advanced vocabulary

official documents

Tags

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.8.2E

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Choose the sentence that uses informal language:

It was clearly indicated in the document

I regret to inform you...

Should you have a problem, please feel free to call.

Give me the salt, will ya?

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Choose the sentence that uses formal language:

I don't care if you do it or not.

Just yell of you have any problems.

A loss of your name tag should be reported immediately.

Lots of kids love that kind of music.

Tags

CCSS.SL.4.6

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 sec • 1 pt

Pick the combination of words that are formal:

verify and request

ask and because

won't and need

busy and sorry

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.8.1D

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 sec • 1 pt

Pick the combination of words that are informal:

due to and require

assist and receive

occupied and possess

help and give

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.8.2E

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What would be the formal word for ask?

receive

ensure

request

commence

Tags

CCSS.SL.4.6

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2E

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